Highlights:

• 8,000 watts of power supplied when you need it
• Emissions Certification: CSA, electric start
• Low-oil shutdown protects engine from damage
• Outlets are covered and protected by a GFCI system
• Low oil levels cause the unit to shut down automatically rather than continue running and cause damage
• Fold down handles and rugged wheels make mobility easy

Checking up on your portable generator shouldn't be a process in itself. Even in night time, XG8000E's control panel will display engine controls and watt usage that are easy to read, thanks to its illuminating properties. What sets this 8,000 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator apart is its engine; Generac's own OHVI engine is incorporated and operates 3-4 times longer than the average competitive engine. The GFCI system, as well as the covered outlets, makes this unit extremely safe to operate in all weather conditions. When oil levels get dangerously low, your engine is kept safe by the automatic low-oil shutdown. While it's always good practice to take care of your generator, it won't shut down if it receives a few bumps and bruises, because the unit is shielded by the heavy duty frame tubing. Whenever or wherever you need power, Generac is always ready to supply it

Covered by Generac's 2 Year Limited Warranty. Click Here for Generac Warranty Documentation.

The XG8000E includes:

• One (1) Generac 8000 Watt Portable Generator with Electric Start, CSA Certified
• Battery
• Battery Tender (Charger)

Tech Specs:

• Model#: XG8000E
• CSA model: Yes
• Running watts: 8000
• Starting watts: 10000
• Engine displacement: 410cc
• Engine type: OHVI
• Pressure lube with filter: Yes
• Starting method: Electric/Manual
• Battery included: Yes
• Low oil shutdown: Yes
• Fuel tank size (gallons): 9.0 (steel)
• Run time @ 50% load: 10 hours
• PowerBar wattage meter: Yes
• Control panel LED lights: Yes
• Hour meter: Yes
• Outlets: (4) 5-20R GFCI (1) L14-30R 120/240V Twist-Lock
• Covered outlets: Yes
• Handle style: Folding/locking
• Wheels: 10-inch semi-solid
• Dimensions (LxWxH, inches): 31.5 x 25.5 x 28
• Weight (pounds): 250
• Warranty, residential: 2-year, limited
• Warranty, commercial: 1-year, limited

Excerpts From the Bosses Radio Show

1. Two Important Factors to consider when setting up and locating your generator: (Audio Answer)

2. What size generator do I need? (Audio Answer)

3. Is it Ok to run a generator inside the home? (Audio Answer)

4. What are the 3 ways to incorporate a generator into your backup power plan? (Audio Answer)

5. What's the best way to incorporate a generator so that switching to it is hassle-free? (Audio Answer)

6. How will a transfer switch eliminate the need for a lot of messy cords? (Audio Answer)

7. What size extension cords should I be using with my generator? (Audio Answer)

8. What is the overall cost of transfer switch installation and how easy to they make it to use the generator? (Audio Answer)

9. Is a 5000 or 5500 Watt generator enough to cover my needs? (Audio Answer)

10. Is there a complicated maintenance procedure needed when the generator is not in use? (Audio Answer)

11. What about fuel stabilizer? (Audio Answer)

12. Should I keep the fuel tank full or empty? (Audio Answer)

13. What about oil changes? (Audio Answer)

14. I just need a simple installation to power a single appliance, like a sump pump. What do I need to know? (Audio Answer)

15. I live in a place where a generator isn't an option, what about a small-scale battery backup solution? (Audio Answer)

16. What kind of draw is involved in keeping the heat on in winter? (Audio Answer)

17. Why did you choose to sell Generac generators? (Audio Answer)

18. What is the real-world price of a generator setup? (Audio Answer)